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Challenging Skeat: Contested Etymologies analyzed and reinterpreted
This critical reference examines Skeat’s etymology entries, offering careful analysis and alternative origins for disputed words. It compares old theories with linguistic evidence, helping readers see how meanings evolve across languages.
Through close readings of key terms, the book shows how etymology can shift with new perspectives. It highlights how historical usage, language contact, and semantic drift shape our understanding of English words.
- Clarifies how certain roots and forms were originally traced across languages
- Offers alternative origins for commonly debated terms
- Pairs linguistics with historical context to illuminate word histories
- Includes detailed discussions of examples like akimbo, andiron, funnel, fuss, gad, gag, talk, and tippet
Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, philology, and those curious about the making of English dictionaries.
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